Agreed on all points. While agreed that red zone offense sputtered, the glaring problem to me was defense. While patching and shifting things to get by, all the injuries and playing a big boy MVFC team were too much to overcome. Can’t allow 40+ points and expect to win.

Band has been pretty lousy since the rebrand. I was there last week and thought they were poor musically. I mentioned to the couple behind me that we were better in the old days and the wife completely agreed. Do they even cheer or are they preoccupied by other stuff?

Rooting for the Redbirds the rest of the way. I think you will get to Nashville.

273 yards rushing usually means you win the game

No joy in Mudville tonight. Sorry, couldn’t help but dig up that time-honored quote.

Well who would have guessed that we would have a special teams issue?

Shows how important recruiting good and plenteous lineman is when getting into the playoffs

Amazing to see only 17 points on the board after the race car start. Illinois State made the better adjustments and too much lack of execution for the Ags. Got to give credit to Illinois State

The most disappointing thing is that they had as good of a path to the championship game as ever. These don’t come around often.

Oh well. Good season over. They made all the critical plays.

Ball actually hit the ground.

I think the early missed opportunities and their early easy scores kind of set the tone.

Illinois State had to travel and it was their finals week too - so excuses only go so far. Illinois State is just a really good road team.

Need to go no huddle tempo - pedal to metal.

What a difference from last year. I think the Aggie run D was better last year and Illinois State is definitely better.

Well you have to give it to the Redbirds - they deserve to win.

Illinois State just out-physicaling the Aggies.

Man I just saw that beautiful throw by Pinnick then the very unfortunate fumble. Just have to execute in playoffs or you’re done for the season.

Exactly.

The trouble is if you attack the box Rittenhouse and his receivers are dangerous. Need a couple turnovers.